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YN03 MTE

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,935 mi
Last recorded155,935 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 MTE
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 155,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 155,935 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 155,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 152,658 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 152,658 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 143,246 miles

Nearside Front STEERING IDLER SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 143,112 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI PIPE (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Nearside Front STEERING IDLER SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 131,931 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 131,931 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO BAD FUEL LEAK AND SNAPPED EXHAUST (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR BOX SNAPPED (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR PIPE (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush "D" BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush "D" BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking IN ENGINE BAY - INVESTIGATION NEEDED AS FUEL IS POURING OUT ON THE GEARBOX/SUMP AREA (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking ON CHASSIS LEG (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit IRREGULAR WEAR AND CRACKING IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,118 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jan 2017 122,117 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,955 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 113,954 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,137 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,835 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,538 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 79,447 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,585 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,126 miles

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,989 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,920 miles

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

front inner brake discs starting to corrode ok yet

only 4 seats fitted not including drivers at time of test

rear tyres wearing in cenre of tread ok yet

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing ok yet

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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YN03 MTE is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN03 MTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YN03 MTE is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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